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Why merit-based advancement still depends on economic privilege

I am poor and smart and got into graduate school, but I cannot afford to take unpaid research positions that would advance my career, and I watch wealthier classmates build connections I cannot access.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Structural advantages disguised as merit-based opportunities perpetuate class barriers despite your academic achievements.

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